Tater is a five-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat in West Palm Beach, FL, who needs $1,600 for eye surgery.

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When you take just one look at Tater's sweet yet sad face, you want to hug him and tell him, "Everything is going to be OK! You're safe now!"

The Adopt a Cat Foundation urgently needs your help to give Tater the immediate care he needs to be a happy, healthy boy.

"Tater is suffering from entropion, which is when the eyelid turns inward, causing the eyelashes and skin to rub against the eye," Amanda G., with the nonprofit group, tells Waggle.

This condition is painful and can lead to permanent eye damage if left untreated. Tater went to a few different veterinarians before a veterinary ophthalmology specialist diagnosed him.

"Despite suffering from this condition and being in chronic discomfort, Tater is such a loving and sweet cat," Amanda says. "He is quick to trust and make new friends."

The Adopt a Cat Foundation is determined Tater receives the treatment to be the healthiest version of himself.

Corrective surgery is expensive, but it is the best option for Tater.

Your gift, no matter how small, is crucial to making Tater's surgery possible. Please give to help make his recovery a reality!

*Update 8/3/24:*
While Tater awaits surgery for his eyes, the vet discovered painful yeast infections in his ears. Due to their crumpled shape, his ears are prone to infection and are very difficult to keep clean. He has to wear a soft e-collar to keep him from rubbing his eyes and ears. He's receiving treatment for his ears and will hopefully start feeling relief soon.

*Update 8/20/2024:*
Tater had his eye surgery and it went well! The ophthalmologist initially wanted to wait for the ear infection to clear up, but Tater's eyes were getting so bad they could no longer delay. So far his recovery is going well; he's still purring and crawling onto laps for attention despite all he has been through. He is the sweetest boy! We can't wait for Tater to be fully healed and officially start his new life.